Tragic End to Poole Water Search as Missing Man Found
Dorset Police launched a tense search after 18-year-old Callum Baker-Osborne went missing in the waters off Rockley Park, Poole. The alert came at 3.52pm on Monday 26 July 2021 when concerns were raised for several people in trouble in the water.
Search Efforts Intensify but Tragedy Strikes
Emergency crews helped 10 people to safety that day. However, Callum was still unaccounted for. Multi-agency teams combed the water and shoreline throughout the week, desperately trying to find him.
Then, at 5.51am on Friday 30 July, a body was discovered at Hamworthy pier. While formal ID is pending, authorities believe it to be Callum.
Family Pays Heartfelt Tribute to “Selfless Hero”
“Callum Baker-Osborne, beloved son of Alan Baker and Ann Osborne. Devoted brother to seven brothers and sisters and loving uncle to twenty-one nieces and nephews.
Callum was the life and soul of the family, forever making us smile. Our selfless hero who always put everyone’s welfare above his own.
Now at peace with his Dad and baby. Forever missed and always in our hearts.
The family want to thank everyone for their support and messages.”
Police Thank Public and Partners
Officers expressed gratitude to the public for sharing the appeal and to partner agencies who assisted in the extensive search operation.
